Purchases: Using the principles of blocks (the technical term for pulley) and tackle to create mechanical advantage. In the photo, a simple 2:1 purchase is attached to a 6:1 purchase creating a 12:1 purchase. This means that a user will pull 12’ of line through point C in order to move point A 1 foot and will...

We know that every item on a boat has a lifespan but getting to the bottom of when things should be replaced can be tough to understand. Here we will try to lay out the best practices for replacing rigging components before they fail. Wire Rigging Wire rigging should be replaced every 12-14 years regardless of how it...

Masts are held up with a system of wire or rod called Standing Rigging. Masts must withstand many forces, but the system of standing rigging is primarily concerned about forces from the side, since the wind will always be hitting the sails on one side, one side will be loaded and the other will not. Masts are set up...